MARICIA BLOODWIRTH SANSONE
NEW ORLEANS,LA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate nursing professional dedicated to utilizing extensive knowledge of rehabilitation care to enhance patient mobility, cognitive abilities, and activities of daily living. Prioritizes patient safety by employing a holistic approach and is committed to educating patients on various subjects and promoting the recovery process for a safe return home.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Self-employeed
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Managed wound care meticulously, preventing infections and promoting healing effectively.
- Assessed patient needs routinely, adjusting care plans as necessary for the best results.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
Contract Registered Nurse
Oschner Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Cared for multiple patients needs with kindness and compassion; skilled in the care of rehabilitation patients, long term patients, acute patients, and hospice palliative care patients
- Daily assessments, flowsheet/I&O documentation and coordination with providers, pharmacist, social worker, therapist, dietician and next of kin of any changes in the patient's health
- Completed minimum data sets and tracer preparation for surveys
- Administration of medications, ex: PO, IM, SQ, IV, PEG tube, inhalants, AU, topical, etc
- Completed all documentation, such as head to toe assessments, fall risk, intake/out put, mood, mobility, wound care treatments, suicide risk, oral care, vital signs, ABGs, collect specimens, administer PRBC, with admission, discharge, process
- Performed 12-lead EKG, bladder scan, catheterized and suprapubic care, maintained life vest function, cleaned and suctioned trachostomies, and colostomy care
- I also helped in the out-patient clinics primary care, wound care, dermatology, podiatry and surgery; where I aseptically set-up exam rooms, collect vital signs (automatic or manual) actual weight/height/calculated BMI, blood glucose monitoring, document chief complaint, up-date medications, gave injections/immunizations, collect blood and urine specimens for labs, educated patient/family and set the next clinic appointment
- MWMD Medical Staffing Agency, Prabhat Shukla, (920) 355-1585
Staff Floor, Wound Care, MDS Assessment and Charge Nurse
VA Medical Center New Orleans-Community Living Center
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Cared for multiple patients needs with kindness and compassion; skilled in the care of rehabilitation patients, long term patients, acute care patients, and hospice palliative care patients
- Daily assessments, flowsheet/I&O documentation and notifying the provider of any changes in the patient's health
- Completed assessments for minimum data sets and tracer preparation for surveys
- Administration of medications, ex: PO, IM, SQ, IV, PEG tube, inhalants, AU, topical, etc
- Completed all documentation, such as fall risk, intake/out put, mood, mobility, wound care treatments, suicide risk, oral care, vital signs, ABGs, collect specimens, administer PRBC, with admission, discharge, process
- Performed 12-lead EKG, bladder scan, catheterization, cleaned and suctioned trachostomies, colostomy and suprapubic care
- I also helped in the out-patient clinics (primary care, wound care, dermatology, podiatry and surgery) where I aseptically set-up exam rooms, collect vital signs (automatic or manual) actual weight/height/calculated BMI, blood glucose monitoring, document chief complaint, up-date (medications), gave injections/immunizations, collect blood and urine specimens for labs, educated patient/family and set the next clinic appointment
- Human Resources Coordinator: Ms
- Umika Cohen (504) 507-2000 ext
Dialysis Floor Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis Center in Bywater
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed all responsibilities associated with setting B-Braun dialysis machines, PH levels, and conductivity
- Head to toe assessments, vital signs, weights, administering medications, accessing central lines, fistulas, and grafts
- Updating medications and scheduling appointments
- Documentation of treatments
- Communicating with nephrologist, dietician, vascular, patient transportation and family members
- Draw bloodwork and operate a centrifuge equipment
- Performed wound care to access sites.
RN Wound Care Manager
Uptown Healthcare
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Performed all duties related to patient care and assisted my fellow support staff in maintaining optimal holistic patient care
- I also investigated grievances, enforced compliance, and investigated medication errors
- Performed new admit packages, discharges, administered medications, maintained/changed PICC, and central lines dressings
- Collected blood for lab draws and monitored chest tubes
- I was also responsible for up-dating care plans
- Performed assessment, documented, measured wounds, transcribed orders, performed treatments, educated LPNs, CNAs, patients and families
- Also maintained wound vacs
- Dr
- William Terrill (330) 671-3217
MDS RN and Wound Care RN
Ormond Nursing Home
10.2014 - 01.2016
- I assessed, documented and monitored the progress of wounds for approximately 20-35 residents, as well as, educated, performed treatments and implemented interventions
- Maintained wound care supplies and responsible for ordering ointments and creams
- I also, provided pertinent information to residents, family members, physicians and the interdisciplinary team on the healing progress of the wounds
- Shane McCleven RN/MSN (504) 444-2999
RN Charge Nurse and Wound Care Manager
St. Joseph of Harahan Rehabilitation
10.2013 - 09.2014
- I performed admission and high risk assessments, initiated and up-dated care plans
- Also provided documentation to support qualifying therapies
- Assessed skin and wounds, documented, measured, and monitored various wounds (non healing diabetic, arterial and venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical, and trauma wounds such as skin tears/lacerations
- Along with implementing interventions to prevent avoidable wounds
- Ann Febret MSN/NP (504) 251-7309
RN Supervisor and Wound Care Manager
St. Margaret's Daughter's NSG Home of New Orleans
12.2010 - 09.2013
- Performed all duties related to patient care and assisted my fellow support staff in maintaining optimal holistic patient care
- I also investigated grievances, enforced compliance, and investigated medication errors
- Performed new admit packages, discharges, administered medications, maintained/changed PICC, and central lines dressings
- Collected blood for lab draws and monitored chest tubes
- I was also responsible for up-dating care plans
- Performed assessment, documented, measured wounds, transcribed orders, performed treatments, educated LPNs, CNAs, patients and families
- Also maintained wound vacs
- Donise Bacerrno ADM (225) 485-5877
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry & Trauma Clinic RN
Interim LSU Medical Center
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Admitted and discharged patients
- Provided holistic care to patients, assessed, documented, chart checks, maintained crash cart
- Also lab draws, veni-puncture, administered PO, IV, IM, SQ and PEG medications
- Placed NGT, Foley catheters, initiated and monitored blood products, maintained, changed dressings and removed PICC lines
- Implemented interventions and educated patients
- I was regularly pulled to the out-patient trauma clinic; where I was asked to perform head to toe assessments, collect vital signs, blood and urine specimens, performed EKG, put orders in for xrays, ct scan, and MRI
- Human Resources (504) 903-3000
Risk Manager, Wound Care Treatment Nurse, Supervisor
Acadian Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of East B.R.
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Documented, care planned, MAR audits, med cart checks, supervised/in-serviced/assisted LPNs, and CNAs
- Investigated/resolved complaints, and incidences
- Human Resources (225) 387-5934
RN Med-Surgical Inmate Unit
Earl K. Long Hospital
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Performed all duties as a registered nurse to provide quality care.
TATU Registered Nurse Applicant
Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
07.2005 - 08.2005
- Provided nursing care to abdominal transplant patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Science
Louisiana State University
05.2005
Associates Degree - General Studies
Delgado Community College
City Park Campus05.1999
Skills
- Oxygen administration
- Home health nursing
- Nebulizer treatments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Pressure ulcer management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- ADL support
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care needs
- Family education
- Diabetes care
- Hospice care
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- BLS American Heart Association January 31, 2024 expire
- ACLS American Heart Association December, 2024 expire
Awards
Louisiana State University Nurse Caring Award May 13, 2005
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Self-employeed
10.2023 - 08.2024
Contract Registered Nurse
Oschner Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Floor, Wound Care, MDS Assessment and Charge Nurse
VA Medical Center New Orleans-Community Living Center
02.2018 - 11.2021
Dialysis Floor Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis Center in Bywater
05.2016 - 11.2017
RN Wound Care Manager
Uptown Healthcare
10.2014 - 03.2016
MDS RN and Wound Care RN
Ormond Nursing Home
10.2014 - 01.2016
RN Charge Nurse and Wound Care Manager
St. Joseph of Harahan Rehabilitation
10.2013 - 09.2014
RN Supervisor and Wound Care Manager
St. Margaret's Daughter's NSG Home of New Orleans
12.2010 - 09.2013
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry & Trauma Clinic RN
Interim LSU Medical Center
12.2009 - 06.2010
Risk Manager, Wound Care Treatment Nurse, Supervisor
Acadian Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of East B.R.
12.2008 - 10.2009
RN Med-Surgical Inmate Unit
Earl K. Long Hospital
05.2006 - 06.2007
TATU Registered Nurse Applicant
Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
07.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Nursing - Science
Louisiana State University
Associates Degree - General Studies
Delgado Community College
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